About the Role

We’re looking for a Network and Partnerships Manager to join the leadership team of the new UK Food Safety Research Network. This role presents an exciting opportunity to lead in the establishment of a new UK Food Safety Research Network. This Network will connect the food industry, food and health policymakers, and researchers to collaboratively pursue shared research priorities that will protect the UK from foodborne hazards. The role is based at [Employer hidden]. QIB, part of the Quadram Institute, delivers interdisciplinary excellence across clinical practice, clinical research, and food and health science.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage and motivate Network members and partners to identify food safety challenges.
• Support the design of a collaborative programme of research and innovation.
• Act as secretariat to the Network Executive and Board.
• Lead development and ongoing delivery of core Network processes and day-to-day management.
• Monitor and record the progress of multiple workstreams delivering against Network objectives within budget.
• Liaise with Network members at other institutions and within Quadram to ensure strategic alignment.
• Facilitate dissemination of Network developments through knowledge exchange and communications strategy.
• Communicate directly with funders (UKRI BBSRC) and coordinate reports.

Candidate Requirements

• Educated to degree level; science background advantageous.
• Ability to record outputs and generate clear reports.
• Ability to interpret, synthesise, and summarise research-relevant information.
• Significant experience working with collaborators across different organisations.
• Substantial experience writing/coordinating strategic reports.

Additional Information

Salary on appointment will be within the range £42,050 to £51,950 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post available until 31 March 2024. Further information and details of how to apply can be found at https://jobs.quadram.ac.uk/Details.asp?vacancyID=17327. Contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1004298. This post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship. We are committed to equal opportunities. The closing date for applications is 25 July 2022.